CBSI International Conference – Beijing, China

China Business Studies Initiative (CBSI), University of San Francisco, School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Peking University and Department of International Science and Technology Cooperation, Ministry of Science and Technology of China are inviting academic papers, case studies, and practitioner perspectives for the 2nd CBSI International Conference taking place in May 17-19, 2017, in Beijing, China.

Ie-scholars.net Editor’s Note: Submissions with international entrepreneurship themes are encouraged and welcome

Participation & Submission Guidelines:

For scholars, the conference aims to provide an opportunity to present research, connect with practitioners, and identify questions concerning practitioners. Case study submissions should include a 2~3-page abstract on case triangle (Theory, Context and Business Situation, and Learning Objectives). Participants with complete case studies and teaching notes will have the opportunity to have their work recommended to publishers, such as Ivey Publishing. Academic paper submissions should follow the style guide of Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS) for general formatting and include a 2~3-page extended abstract with the following components (where applicable):

Purpose

Design/methodology/approach

Findings

Research limitations/implications

Practical implications (every abstract is expected to include a minimum of a half page of this component)

Originality/value

For practitioners, the conference aims to provide an opportunity to present concerns and questions on China Innovation & Global Integration, to share the best practices, and to access knowledge found in academic research. Practitioner submissions are encouraged, but not required, to follow the standard academic format. (A brief one-page summary of questions, concerns, and/or best practices should suffice.)

Best Paper Awards & Publication Opportunities:

All accepted submissions will be included in the conference proceedings, unless advised otherwise. The Best Paper Award will be presented to the individual(s) judged by the conference committee at the end of the conference. Authors who wish to have their papers considered for the best paper award should submit full papers following the JIBS guidelines by the submission date. The conference is partnering with an international journal to compile a special issue reflecting the theme of the conference. The author(s) of articles presented will be invited to submit their work to the special issue. The author(s) of cases presented will be invited to have their work submitted to Ivey Publishing.